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Oral History Interview with Alton Warner, October 22, 1983
Interview with Alton Warner, a United States Navy veteran from Bronson, Texas, regarding his experiences and memories of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor of December 7, 1941 while aboard the destroyer USS Worden.
Oral History Interview with Bob Armstrong, February 18, 1983
Interview with Bob Armstrong, former Land Commissioner of Texas and attorney from Austin, Texas, concerning his political career and views on environmental policies in Texas. Armstrong discusses his run for office, governors at the time, water systems and land management, and legislation.
Oral History Interview with Cecil Hollingshead, October 22, 1983
Interview with Cecil Hollingshead, U.S. Navy WWII Veteran, about his experiences at Kaneohe Naval Air Station with VP-11 during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
Oral History Interview with Cecil Hollingshead, October 22, 1983
Interview with Cecil Hollingshead, a United States Navy veteran from Texas, regarding his experiences and memories of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 as a member of the VP-11 patrol squadron at Kaneohe Bay.
Oral History Interview with Claude Wilkinson, October 22, 1983
Interview with Claude Wilkinson, a United States Navy veteran from Winona, Texas, regarding his experiences and memories of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor of December 7, 1941 while aboard the seaplane tender USS Tangier.
Oral History Interview with Edward C. Fritz, February 7, 1983
Interview with Edward C. "Ned" Fritz, former president of the Dallas Chapter of the National Audubon Society and an environmental activist from Dallas, Texas. Fritz discusses his environmental activities, and public opinion towards environmental movements throughout the years, include his own opinions about the Army Corps of Engineers.
Oral History Interview with Elmer Duren, October 22, 1983
Interview with Elmer Duren, a United States Navy veteran from Louisiana, regarding his experiences during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 while aboard the destroyer USS Dale. Duren discusses his education, training, the construction of the USS Dale, and his memories of the attack.
Oral History Interview with Frank Ites, October 21, 1983
Interview with Navy veteran Frank Ites. The interview includes Ites' personal experiences while aboard the battleship USS West Virginia during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
Oral History Interview with Fred Agnich, November 22, 1983
Interview with Fred Agnich, businessman and member of the Texas House of Representatives from Dallas, Republican. The interview includes Agnich's personal experiences about being a member of the 68th Legislature. Agnich talks about his appointment as chair of the Environmental Affairs Committee, appropriations and taxes, Governor Mark White, teachers pay, and personal legislation.
Oral History Interview with Harold Merrill, October 21, 1983
Interview with Harold Merrill, a United States Navy veteran from Orangefield, Texas, regarding his experiences and memories of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor of December 7, 1941, while aboard the battleship USS Utah.
Oral History Interview with Herbert Ferrill, July 20, 1983
Interview with former assistant football coach at North Texas State College Herbert Ferrill from Denton, Texas. In the interview, Ferrill describes his experiences concerning the desegregation of athletics at North Texas State College in 1956.
Oral History Interview with Houston James, May 26, 1983
Interview with Houston James, a United States Navy veteran from Brooklyn, New York. James recalls his experiences as a member of Patrol Squadron 24 stationed on Ford Island during the Japanese attack there and on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
Oral History Interview with Howard Pollan, October 22, 1983
Interview with Navy veteran Howard Pollan. The interview includes Pollan's personal experiences while aboard the battleship USS West Virginia during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
Oral History Interview with Ikard Smith, January 7, 1983
Interview with Ikard Smith, President and senior chairman of board, Mcclurkan’s, Wichita Falls, Texas. Smith shares concerning his family background; father’s employment with McClurkan’s store in Denton and Krum; father’s experiences opening and managing McClurkan’s store in Wichita Falls, 1907; comments on grandfather W. S. Ikard’s ranching activities in Clay County and relationship with Comanche chief, Quanah Parker; educational and social experiences at Wharton School; entry into business with father, 1946; expansion and modernization of facility; comments on popularity of hats and ball point pens, 1946; views on development of shopping malls and discount businesses; expansion into shopping center, Wichita Falls, 1956; comments on changes in retailing; training of salespeople; establishment of store in Golden Triangle Mall, 1981; personnel selection for Denton store; design of Denton store; comments on merger with Dunlap Company of Fort Worth, 1982; comments on growth of sales; views on profitability of downtown Wichita Falls store; comments on advertising; involvement in trade associations and civic activities.
Oral History Interview with Ira T. DeFoor, May 24, 1983
Interview with college instructor Ira T. DeFoor from Denton, Texas. In the interview, DeFoor discusses his experiences from when he was the equipment manager for the football team during the desegregation of athletics at North Texas State College in 1956.
Oral History Interview with Jerrell Shaw, January 12, 1983
Interview with businessman Jerrell Shaw Businessman from Denton, Texas. In the interview, Shaw reminisces about when he was a member of the football team during the desegregation of athletics at North Texas State College in 1956.
Oral History Interview with Jerry Russell, January 13, 1983
Interview with attorney Jerry Russell from Dallas, Texas. In the interview, Russell describes his experiences as a member of the football team during the desegregation of athletics at North Texas State College in 1956.
Oral History Interview with Mac Reynolds, July 18, 1983
Interview with businessman Mac Reynolds from Denton, Texas. In the interview, Reynolds discusses his experiences as a member of the football team during the desegregation of athletics at North Texas State College in 1956.
Oral History Interview with Ray Toole, January 14, 1983
Interview with businessman Ray Toole. In the interview, he describes his experiences as a member of the football team during the desegregation of athletics at North Texas State College in 1956.
Oral History Interview with Raymond Clement, July 6, 1983
Interview with high school football coach Raymond Clement from Denton, Texas. In the interview, Raymond discusses his experiences as the football coach during the desegregation of athletics at North Texas State College in 1956.
Oral History Interview with Representative Tip Hall, November 21, 1983
Interview with Representative Tip Hall, a member of the House of Representatives from Ennis, Texas. Hall discusses his experiences attending the 68th Legislative Session for the state of Texas, impressions of Speaker "Gib" Lewis, his role on the Appropriations Committee, taxes, and other legislation.
Oral History Interview with W. Vonceille Taylor, October 22, 1983
Interview with W. Vonceille Taylor, a United States Navy veteran from Cline, Texas, regarding his experiences and memories of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor of December 7, 1941 while aboard the battleship USS Pennsylvania.
Oral History Interview with William E. Hughes, October 28, 1983
Interview with William Hughes, a United States Navy veteran from Vernon Parish, Louisiana, regarding his experiences and memories of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor of December 7, 1941 while aboard the target battleship USS Utah.
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